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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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